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Science industry maintenance technician
Contributing to the operation of science industry plant by installing, maintaining, testing and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment.
Summary of this apprenticeship standard
- Level
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3 (equivalent to A levels at grades A to E)
- Typical length
- 36 months
- Current funding band
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Up to £27,000 per apprentice.
More information about funding - Entry requirements
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Set by employers.
Candidates will usually have:
- grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and maths
- level 2 or above (or equivalent) in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subject
- What apprentices will learn
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- working safely in a science industry environment
- quality procedures and requirements
- regulatory requirements
- problem solving techniques
- specialist equipment and engineering techniques
- routine and non-routine maintenance of equipment
- understanding and applying engineering drawings, specification diagrams and maintenance manuals
- engineering theories and how they apply to their role
- Qualifications
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Before taking their end-point assessment, apprentices must achieve level 2 English and maths (equivalent to GCSEs at grades A* to C).
- Professional registration
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Successful apprentices will be able to register as an engineering technician (EngTech) as defined by the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).
- End-Point Assessment
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View a list of end-point assessment organisations for this standard
Organisation Phone Number Email NOCN 0300 999 1177 managing.director@nocn.org.uk Science Industry Assessment Service 01925515211 janice.snape@siasuk.com - More Information
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has more detailed information about this apprenticeship.